When it comes to octagon tumbling mat, a long, square, soft mat comes to mind. It is a must-have for some sports and can effectively stop the body from touching the ground and assist in the completion of the action, while saving grounded energy and heat. However, the market is littered with low-quality, low-insurance products, so many sports enthusiasts are overwhelmed, especially the inability to distinguish between good and bad materials, the use of less than six months to fall off the slag and other quality problems.

Different materials octagon tumbling mat service life from 6 months to 3 years. For example, the average service life of Octagon tumbling mat made of NBR is about 1 year, PVC material is about 6 months-1 year, TPE material is 1-3 years, linen material is 2-3 years, and the service life of natural rubber material will be longer. But regardless of the material, quality and high frequency of use, a normal octagon tumbling mat can be used for about a year. Therefore, if a new octagon tumbling mat in a very short period of time, there is slagging, thinning, wear, slippery and smelly, the probability is to buy low-quality, substandard products.

Then how to pick the right, cost-effective octagon tumbling mat?

1、Support and thickness

Thickness has a big impact on the life of octagon tumbling mat, generally heavier or thicker mats will be stronger and more durable.

However, if you have soft joints or sensitive knees, ankles, wrists or elbows, you need to consider using a thicker mat.

But do not choose too thick for safety, not conducive to force and control the body to find awareness, generally choose 6mm-10mm can be, good anti-cushioning power of people choose thinner also does not hurt, joint tolerance weak people add a towel also OK.

2、Non-slip

In doing half-moon or eagle pose, with a strong sticky and good traction mat can effectively prevent slippage.

3、Lightness

This aspect actually does not need to make a big deal, unless you really need to travel with the mat often, it is recommended to buy a lightweight octagon tumbling mat (thickness less than 5 mm), the mat is easy to carry and suitable for most bags.

4, environmental protection

The use of environmentally friendly green octagon tumbling mat is responsible and important to yourself. This aspect can be considered all-natural rubber or jute made of mat.

5、Open hole and closed hole

octagon tumbling mat absorbs sweat and is easier to clean, providing better traction. So, consider using a closed-hole mat that is smooth, durable and water resistant.

A suitable piece of octagon tumbling mat can effectively help practitioners in doing sports poses that require stretching the body at different angles.